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Explore priceless artifacts gifted to the State of Texas by musician and historian, Phil Collins at the Alamo Exhibit in the Ralston Family Collections Center. Statues of Heroes Walk among legends where beautifully sculpted bronze statues, part of the sculpture trail, convey the humanity and heroism of the Alamo’s story.
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Reserve a private guided tour for your group of 15 to 60...
- Tours and Experiences
Reserve a private guided tour for your group of 15 to 60 people during normal business hours. An experienced Alamo history interpreter will walk you through Alamo Plaza, revealing the story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo and taking you to key battlefield locations that are today hidden under San Antonio's streets.
Historical Events. Bearing the history of Texas itself, the Mission San Antonio de Valero (known as the Alamo) has passed through multiple hands in its nearly 300-year history. It has belonged to ...
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Dec 17, 2023 · A new pop culture fixation at the Alamo came to life in 1985, when the film “Pee-wee’s Big. Adventure” was released. Actor Paul Reubens, as the lead character, a hyperactive man-boy with a red bow tie, visits the Alamo searching for his bicycle and asks where the basement is. There’s no basement at the Alamo, a tour guide tells Pee ...
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Bella the Alamo Cat. Bella was coronated as the Official Alamo Cat in 2015. She is the latest in a line of Alamo Cats who defend the Alamo from pesky rodents. Historic buildings, priceless artifacts, dramatic living history, and peaceful gardens - there's something for everyone at the Alamo. Before….
Planning a visit. The Alamo’s website, thealamo.org. , offers information and links for booking tours up to 60 days in advance. As part of her job, Castillo takes calls from anyone who needs ...
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Apr 18, 2024 · Author Bill Groneman. Texas Outside directs you to Bill Groneman, author of the internationally acclaimed book, Eyewitness to the Alamo, and his author picks for the history of the Alamo. We believe he is an educated historian who strives for authenticity. Bill attended Manhattan College, where he received a BA in History in 1974.